81 FR 1941 - Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Shark Management Measures; 2016 Research Fishery

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Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 9 (January 14, 2016)

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FR Document		2016-00596

On November 4, 2015, NMFS published a notice inviting qualified commercial shark permit holders to submit applications to participate in the 2016 shark research fishery. The shark research fishery allows for the collection of fishery-dependent data for future stock assessments and cooperative research with commercial fishermen to meet the shark research objectives of the Agency. Every year, the permit terms and permitted activities (e.g., number of hooks and retention limits) specifically authorized for selected participants in the shark research fishery are designated depending on the scientific and research needs of the Agency, as well as the number of NMFS- approved observers available. In order to inform selected participants of this year's specific permit requirements and ensure all terms and conditions of the permit are met, NMFS is holding a mandatory permit holder meeting (via conference call) for selected participants. The date and time of that meeting is announced in this notice.

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

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Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Shark Management 
Measures; 2016 Research Fishery

AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.

ACTION: Notice of public meeting.

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SUMMARY: On November 4, 2015, NMFS published a notice inviting 
qualified commercial shark permit holders to submit applications to 
participate in the 2016 shark research fishery. The shark research 
fishery allows for the collection of fishery-dependent data for future 
stock assessments and cooperative research with commercial fishermen to 
meet the shark research objectives of the Agency. Every year, the 
permit terms and permitted activities (e.g., number of hooks and 
retention limits) specifically authorized for selected participants in 
the shark research fishery are designated depending on the scientific 
and research needs of the Agency, as well as the number of NMFS-
approved observers available. In order to inform selected participants 
of this year's specific permit requirements and ensure all terms and 
conditions of the permit are met, NMFS is holding a mandatory permit 
holder meeting (via conference call) for selected participants. The 
date and time of that meeting is announced in this notice.

DATES: A conference call will be held on January 15, 2016.

ADDRESSES: A conference call will be conducted. See SUPPLEMENTARY 
INFORMATION for information on how to access the conference call.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karyl Brewster-Geisz, Delisse Ortiz, 
or Gu[yacute] DuBeck at (301) 427-8503.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Atlantic shark fisheries are managed 
under the authority of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and 
Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act). The 2006 Consolidated Highly 
Migratory species (HMS) Fishery Management Plan (FMP) is implemented by 
regulations at 50 CFR part 635.
    The final rule for Amendment 2 to the 2006 Consolidated HMS FMP (73 
FR 35778, June 24, 2008, corrected at 73 FR 40658, July 15, 2008) 
established, among other things, a shark research fishery to maintain 
time-series data for

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stock assessments and to meet NMFS' research objectives. On August 18, 
2015, NMFS implemented Amendment 6 to the 2006 Consolidated HMS FMP (80 
FR 50074) which, among other things, established a new base annual 
quota for the sandbar shark research fishery as 90.7 mt dw (199,943 lb 
dw). The shark research fishery gathers important scientific data and 
allows selected commercial fishermen the opportunity to earn more 
revenue from selling the sharks caught, including sandbar sharks. Only 
the commercial shark fishermen selected to participate in the shark 
research fishery are authorized to land/harvest sandbar sharks subject 
to the sandbar quota available each year. The selected shark research 
fishery participants also have access to the research large coastal 
shark, small coastal shark, and pelagic shark quotas subject to 
retention limits and quotas per Sec. Sec.  635.24 and 635.27, 
respectively.
    On November 4, 2015 (80 FR 68513), NMFS published a notice inviting 
qualified commercial shark directed and incidental permit holders to 
submit an application to participate in the 2016 shark research 
fishery. NMFS received 16 applications, of which 11 applicants were 
determined to meet all the qualifications. NMFS selected five qualified 
participants after considering how to meet research objectives in 
particular regions. NMFS expects to invite qualified commercial shark 
permit holders to submit an application for the 2017 shark research 
fishery later in 2016.
    As with past years, the 2016 permit terms and permitted activities 
(e.g., number of hooks and retention limits) specifically authorized 
for selected participants in the shark research fishery were designated 
depending on the scientific and research needs of the Agency, as well 
as the number of NMFS-approved observers available. In order to inform 
selected participants of this year's specific permit requirements and 
ensure all terms and conditions of the permit are met, per the 
requirements of Sec.  635.32 (f)(4), NMFS is holding a mandatory permit 
holder meeting via conference call.

Conference Call Date, Time, and Dial-in Number

    The conference call will be held on January 15, 2016, from 2 to 4 
p.m. (EST). Participants and interested parties should call 1-888-324-
3180 and use the passcode 9803191. Selected participants who do not 
attend will not be allowed to participate in the shark research 
fishery. While the conference call is mandatory for selected 
participants, other interested parties may call in and listen to the 
discussion.
    Selected participants are encouraged to invite their captain, crew, 
or anyone else who may assist them in meeting the terms and conditions 
of the shark research fishery permit.

    Dated: January 11, 2016.
Emily H. Menashes,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine 
Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2016-00596 Filed 1-13-16; 8:45 am]
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SUMMARY: The North Pacific Fishery Implementation Industry DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Management Council (Council) and its Workgroup Report
advisory committees will meet February (14) Observer coverage on BSAI trawl National Oceanic and Atmospheric
1, 2016 through February 9, 2016. CVs—Final Action Administration
DATES: The Council will begin its (15) Electronic Monitoring Analysis:
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plenary session at 8 a.m. in the Mayfair Review Alternatives and Methods
(16) GOA Tendering Activity—Annual Atlantic Highly Migratory Species;
Ballroom on Monday February 1st,
Review Atlantic Shark Management Measures;
continuing through Tuesday February 9,
(17) Observer Tendering—Review
2016. The Scientific and Statistical 2016 Research Fishery
Alternatives
Committee (SSC) will begin at 8 a.m. in (18) BSAI Snow Crab Bycatch Data AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries
the Cambridge/Oxford room on Monday Evaluation: Discussion Paper Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
February 1st, and continue through (19) Remove Western Aleutian Islands Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Wednesday February 3rd, 2016. The RKC Stocks from FMP—Discussion Commerce.
Council’s Advisory Panel (AP) will Paper
begin at 8 a.m. in the Crystal Ballroom ACTION: Notice of public meeting.
(20) Halibut/Sablefish IFQ program
on Tuesday February 2nd, and continue review—Review Workplan SUMMARY: On November 4, 2015, NMFS
through Saturday February 6th, 2016. (21) Groundfish Policy and Workplan: published a notice inviting qualified
The Ecosystem Committee will meet on Ecosystem Committee Report commercial shark permit holders to
Tuesday February 2, 2016 at 1 p.m. The Advisory Panel will address most submit applications to participate in the
(room to be determined). The Legislative of the same agenda issues as the Council 2016 shark research fishery. The shark
Committee will meet on February 2, except B reports. research fishery allows for the collection
2016 at 1 p.m. (room to be determined). The SSC agenda will include the of fishery-dependent data for future
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at following issues: stock assessments and cooperative
the Benson Hotel, 309 Southwest (1) Halibut Framework research with commercial fishermen to
Broadway, Portland, OR 97205. (2) Norton Sound Red King Crab Catch meet the shark research objectives of the
Council address: North Pacific Specifications Agency. Every year, the permit terms
Fishery Management Council, 605 W. (3) Crab Modeling Workgroup Report and permitted activities (e.g., number of
4th Ave., Suite 306, Anchorage, AK (4) Crab/Groundfish Economic SAFE hooks and retention limits) specifically
99501–2252; telephone (907) 271–2809. Climate Science Strategy authorized for selected participants in
(5) Climate Vulnerability
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
(6) Stock Assessment Prioritization the shark research fishery are designated
David Witherell, Council staff; (7) NEPA Training depending on the scientific and research
telephone: (907) 271–2809. (8) Halibut/Sablefish Individual Fishing needs of the Agency, as well as the
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Quota number of NMFS-approved observers
(9) Deck Sorting available. In order to inform selected
Agenda (10) Electronic Monitoring participants of this year’s specific
Monday, February 1, 2016, Through (11) Snow Crab Bycatch permit requirements and ensure all
Tuesday, February 9, 2016 In addition to providing ongoing terms and conditions of the permit are
scientific advice for fishery management met, NMFS is holding a mandatory
Council Plenary Session: The agenda permit holder meeting (via conference
decisions, the SSC functions as the
for the Council’s plenary session will call) for selected participants. The date
Councils primary peer review panel for
include the following issues. The and time of that meeting is announced
scientific information as described by
Council may take appropriate action on in this notice.
the Magnuson-Stevens Act section
any of the issues identified.
302(g)(1)(e), and the National Standard DATES: A conference call will be held on
(1) Executive Director’s Report 2 guidelines (78 FR 43066). The peer January 15, 2016.
(2) NMFS Management Report review process is also deemed to satisfy ADDRESSES: A conference call will be
(Including Stock Assessment the requirements of the Information
Prioritization Report, SSL Critical conducted. See SUPPLEMENTARY
Quality Act, including the OMB Peer INFORMATION for information on how to
Habitat Redesignation update (T), Review Bulletin guidelines.
Climate Science Strategy/Climate access the conference call.
The Agenda is subject to change, and
Vulnerability Assessment) FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
the latest version will be posted at
(3) ADF&G Report Karyl Brewster-Geisz, Delisse Ortiz, or
http://www.npfmc.org/.
(4) USCG Report Guý DuBeck at (301) 427–8503.
(5) USFWS Report Special Accommodations SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
(6) IPHC Report These meetings are physically Atlantic shark fisheries are managed
(7) Protected Species Report accessible to people with disabilities. under the authority of the Magnuson-
(8) NEPA Training Requests for sign language Stevens Fishery Conservation and
(9) Bering Sea TLAS Yellowfin Sole interpretation or other auxiliary aids Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens
Fishery Limited Entry—Discussion should be directed to Shannon Gleason Act). The 2006 Consolidated Highly
Paper at (907) 271–2809 at least 7 working Migratory species (HMS) Fishery
(10) GOA Trawl Bycatch Management— days prior to the meeting date. Management Plan (FMP) is
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Discussion paper implemented by regulations at 50 CFR
Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.
(11) Crab Plan Team Report; Norton part 635.
Sound RKC OFL/ABC Catch Dated: January 11, 2016. The final rule for Amendment 2 to the
Specifications Tracey L. Thompson, 2006 Consolidated HMS FMP (73 FR
(12) Halibut Management Framework— Acting Director, Office of Sustainable 35778, June 24, 2008, corrected at 73 FR
Review Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. 40658, July 15, 2008) established,
(13) Halibut Deck Sorting Scales 2016 [FR Doc. 2016–00593 Filed 1–13–16; 8:45 am] among other things, a shark research
Exempted Fishing Permit, BILLING CODE 3510–22–P fishery to maintain time-series data for

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stock assessments and to meet NMFS’ participants, other interested parties Discuss plans for next live STEAB
research objectives. On August 18, 2015, may call in and listen to the discussion. meeting.
NMFS implemented Amendment 6 to Selected participants are encouraged Public Participation: The meeting is
the 2006 Consolidated HMS FMP (80 FR to invite their captain, crew, or anyone open to the public. Written statements
50074) which, among other things, else who may assist them in meeting the may be filed with the Board either
established a new base annual quota for terms and conditions of the shark before or after the meeting. Members of
the sandbar shark research fishery as research fishery permit. the public who wish to make oral
90.7 mt dw (199,943 lb dw). The shark Dated: January 11, 2016. statements pertaining to agenda items
research fishery gathers important Emily H. Menashes, should contact Michael Li at the address
scientific data and allows selected or telephone number listed above.
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable
commercial fishermen the opportunity Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. Requests to make oral comments must
to earn more revenue from selling the be received five days prior to the
[FR Doc. 2016–00596 Filed 1–13–16; 8:45 am]
sharks caught, including sandbar sharks. meeting; reasonable provision will be
BILLING CODE 3510–22–P
Only the commercial shark fishermen made to include requested topic(s) on
selected to participate in the shark the agenda. The Chair of the Board is
research fishery are authorized to land/ empowered to conduct the meeting in a
harvest sandbar sharks subject to the DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY fashion that will facilitate the orderly
sandbar quota available each year. The conduct of business.
State Energy Advisory Board (STEAB)
selected shark research fishery Minutes: The minutes of the meeting
participants also have access to the AGENCY: Department of Energy, Office of will be available for public review and
research large coastal shark, small Energy Efficiency and Renewable copying within 60 days on the STEAB
coastal shark, and pelagic shark quotas Energy. Web site at: http://www.energy.gov/eere/
subject to retention limits and quotas ACTION: Notice of open teleconference. steab/state-energy-advisory-board.
per §§ 635.24 and 635.27, respectively. Issued at Washington, DC, on January 8,
On November 4, 2015 (80 FR 68513), SUMMARY: This notice announces a 2016.
NMFS published a notice inviting teleconference call of the State Energy LaTanya R. Butler,
qualified commercial shark directed and Advisory Board (STEAB). The Federal
Deputy Committee Management Officer.
incidental permit holders to submit an Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–
[FR Doc. 2016–00685 Filed 1–13–16; 8:45 am]
application to participate in the 2016 463; 86 Stat. 770) requires that public
notice of these meetings be announced BILLING CODE 6450–01–P
shark research fishery. NMFS received
16 applications, of which 11 applicants in the Federal Register.
were determined to meet all the DATES: Thursday, February 18, 2016
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
qualifications. NMFS selected five from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (EDT). To
qualified participants after considering receive the call-in number and Federal Energy Regulatory
how to meet research objectives in passcode, please contact the Board’s Commission
particular regions. NMFS expects to Designated Federal Officer at the
invite qualified commercial shark address or phone number listed below. Combined Notice of Filings #1
permit holders to submit an application FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Take notice that the Commission
for the 2017 shark research fishery later Michael Li, Policy Advisor, Office of
received the following exempt
in 2016. Energy Efficiency and Renewable
wholesale generator filings:
As with past years, the 2016 permit Energy, US Department of Energy, 1000
terms and permitted activities (e.g., Independence Ave. SW., Washington, Docket Numbers: EG16–34–000.
number of hooks and retention limits) DC 20585. Phone number 202–287– Applicants: CPV Towantic, LLC.
specifically authorized for selected 5718, and email michael.li@ee.doe.gov. Description: Notice of Self-
participants in the shark research Certification of Exempt Wholesale
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
fishery were designated depending on Generator Status of CPV Towantic, LLC.
Purpose of the Board: To make
Filed Date: 1/7/16.
the scientific and research needs of the recommendations to the Assistant
Accession Number: 20160107–5194.
Agency, as well as the number of Secretary for the Office of Energy
Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/28/16.
NMFS-approved observers available. In Efficiency and Renewable Energy
order to inform selected participants of regarding goals and objectives, Docket Numbers: EG16–35–000.
this year’s specific permit requirements programmatic and administrative Applicants: CPV Valley, LLC.
and ensure all terms and conditions of policies, and to otherwise carry out the Description: Notice of Self-
the permit are met, per the requirements Board’s responsibilities as designated in Certification of Exempt Wholesale
of § 635.32 (f)(4), NMFS is holding a the State Energy Efficiency Programs Generator Status of CPV Valley, LLC.
mandatory permit holder meeting via Improvement Act of 1990 (Pub. L. 101– Filed Date: 1/7/16.
conference call. 440). Accession Number: 20160107–5195.
Tentative Agenda: Receive STEAB Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/28/16.
Conference Call Date, Time, and Dial- Take notice that the Commission
Task Force updates on action items and
in Number received the following electric rate
revised objectives for FY 2016, discuss
The conference call will be held on follow-up opportunities and filings:
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January 15, 2016, from 2 to 4 p.m. (EST). engagement with EERE and other DOE Docket Numbers: ER16–168–001.
Participants and interested parties staff as needed to keep Task Force work Applicants: New York Independent
should call 1–888–324–3180 and use moving forward, continue engagement System Operator, Inc.
the passcode 9803191. Selected with DOE, EERE and EPSA staff Description: Tariff Amendment:
participants who do not attend will not regarding energy efficiency and Response to Deficiency Letter re Penalty
be allowed to participate in the shark renewable energy projects and Gas Cost to be effective 12/31/9998.
research fishery. While the conference initiatives, and receive updates on Filed Date: 1/7/16.
call is mandatory for selected member activities within their states. Accession Number: 20160107–5178.

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Section		Notices
Action		Notice of public meeting.
Dates		A conference call will be held on January 15, 2016.
Contact		Karyl Brewster-Geisz, Delisse Ortiz, or Gu[yacute] DuBeck at (301) 427-8503.
FR Citation		81 FR 1941
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81 FR 1941 - Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Shark Management Measures; 2016 Research Fishery

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